How to pronounce picornavirus
Say it like pih-KOR-nuh-vy-rus. Picornavirus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR).
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- pih
- KOR
- nuh
- vy
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Picornavirus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of picornavirus
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pih-KAW-nuh-vy-rus.
What does picornavirus mean?
- Any of the family Picornaviridae of RNA viruses, many of which are pathogenic, causing diseases such as polio, foot-and-mouth disease, and many varieties of the common cold.
Where does picornavirus come from?
The name "picornavirus" has a dual etymology.
Questions about saying picornavirus
How do you pronounce picornavirus?
Say pih-KOR-nuh-vy-rus. The American pronunciation is /pɪˈkɔrnəˌvaɪrəs/. In British English it is /pɪˈkɔːnəˌvaɪrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in picornavirus?
Picornavirus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR). Broken into parts: pih · KOR · nuh · vy · rus.
Is picornavirus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pɪˈkɔːnəˌvaɪrəs/ (pih-KAW-nuh-vy-rus).